Janelle Monae did not maintain again from letting the world understand how she feels about Nelly for acting at Donald Trump’s Inauguration.
Monae did so whereas performing Nelly’s track at a Grammy after-party, and her actions generated a buzz on social media.
Nevertheless, whereas some followers lauded Monae for calling Nelly out, others felt she went overboard and should not have disrespected him the best way she did.
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Janelle Monae Calls Out Nelly
Monae had an event-filled night time on the 67th Grammy Awards held on Sunday. Through the awards ceremony, she carried out Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” as a part of a tribute to Quincy Jones.
Whereas that efficiency was nice, it was Monae’s efficiency at Andy’s in West Hollywood throughout a Grammys after-party that set social media abuzz.
The rapper participated in a stay session with Anderson .Paak and carried out a medley of songs, together with Nelly’s hit tune, “Sizzling in Herre.”
Nevertheless, Monae seemingly infuriated Monae, who began freestyling, altering the track’s lyrics and dissing Nelly within the course of.
TMZ obtained a video that confirmed Monae rapping, “I used to love Nelly however then he went to carry out for Donald Trump.”
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Janelle Monae Calls Nelly A ‘Idiot’
Monae continued, “F-ck that n-gga, I care about girls, I care about Hispanics, I care about Spanish individuals, I care about homosexual individuals.”
The “Yoga” crooner continued rebuking Nelly as she rapped, “You bought out, I used to assume you was cool, however now you appear to be a motherf-cking idiot.”
Monae continued along with her photographs at Nelly, rapping, “Going to the inauguration to take part with some n-gga who do not give a f-ck about who you feeling. I do not care what you actually saying.”
The 39-year-old singer admitted she was tipsy, however that did not imply she wasn’t in her proper senses.
She rapped, “I could be a bit tipsy, however I do know every thing I am motherf-cking saying.”
Monae concluded her bars by telling Nelly, “F-ck you,” earlier than advising him to “get a brand new angle.”
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Followers Laud Janelle Monae For Calling Nelly Out
Many followers reacted to Monae’s expletive-ridden freestyle calling Nelly out. On the one hand, some felt the “Over and Over” rapper deserved the vitriols coming his approach.
One particular person wrote, “Lol lol extra of this please. Convey disgrace again.”
One other particular person opined, “That is not what roasted means, however good of her for calling him out.”
A 3rd particular person shared, “At the very least one celeb mentioned one thing. Nobody else mentioned a phrase.”
One other fan mentioned the identical vitality ought to be dished out to different rappers who carried out for Donald Trump.
They wrote, “THIS is the vitality we’d like in the direction of ALL of them who carried out! They did it as a result of they assume the Black group is fickle. 50 Cent stood with us and turned it down as a result of he is aware of the place his help comes from. Let’s remind the others.”
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Followers Slam Monae For Pointless Nelly Diss
Then again, different followers felt Janelle Monae’s Nelly shade was uncalled for and criticized her for doing the OG rapper soiled.
One fan wrote, “Nelly is an OG,” whereas one other particular person added, “She’s simply mad that everyone knows who Nelly is, however none of us know who she is.”
A 3rd particular person shut down Monae, writing, “This ugly lesbian anti-American black American infiltrator didn’t roast anybody. Shut that dry -ss up. I am certain Nelly is sitting round someplace and unfazed by that low noise.”
They continued, “She ain’t even acquired sufficient hit songs round her belt to succeed in his degree. Half of America do not even know who this b-tch is, however but y’all making an attempt to gaslight her broke down raggedy lesbian non-talented -ss. Sit this one out…”
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One other disgruntled fan warned Monae, “She higher go away Nelly alone…”
A fifth particular person added, “You hate Nelly however performing his track?! This was utterly uncalled for. Let Nelly do him & you do you Boobie. We’re our personal worse enemy. Fast to activate each other. You do not have to agree with one other man’s choices. Solely yours can open up heaven’s gates for you. SMH!!!”
Nelly Defends His Choice To Carry out At Trump’s Inauguration
Nelly obtained heavy criticism following his choice to carry out for Donald Trump however defended himself throughout an interview with Willie D.
The rapper said he wasn’t endorsing Trump however respecting the workplace of the presidency.
Nelly clarified that performing for a president differs from supporting or voting for them. He additionally denied claims of a monetary motive, calling it an honor.
Regardless of criticism, he remained unfazed, asserting his perception in honoring the presidency no matter who holds workplace.
